Page 2 of 5

I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2026 9:32 am
by Rabidraider
Finally cut the cable after bill went over $250 a month for crap I never watch.

Scumbag Comast still hitting me with $95 a month on 500 speed Internet. It is what it is...

I get Netflix, Apple, Prime and Max which cover 95% of what we watch.

Just looking for the locals CBS, NBC, ABC and Fox for football.

Tried two antennas but they dont work where I am located without a major project going up on the roof or attic.

Any decent 4k options for the locals?

Thanks!

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 11:57 am
by Rabidraider
Anyone using Vsee boxes?

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 2:15 pm
by 352Raider
https://heartivetv.pages.dev/

Anyone else using this?

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 2:15 pm
by 352Raider

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 2:42 pm
by Rainman56
IPTV gets you pretty much anything you need...I also have an antenna at my shop which costs nothing after the install,just need a good antenna setup and a great amplifier although it depends on the area you are in.....My antenna is just a single not dual or elaborate setup and with the right weather I can get 53 channels...

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 4:18 pm
by mstrbass2000
the iptv service im using gives me almost 10000 channels, including vod,series,ppv all sports channels including n.f.l,mlb,soccer,ufc,hockey ect ect and i get locals channels all over the country for 12 a month

you can also just buy a superbox which includes iptv service

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 4:46 pm
by Cruisin with Tooz
If you still want to route your coax to that wall in the center of your house you can try this if the existing coax receptacle is reasonably close to the wall without the receptacle. Drywall sheets are 4'x8'. The wall is going to be constructed with studs that 92 & 5/8" and 1 lower plate (2x4) and two upper plates(both 2x4's) for a total wall height of 97 &1/8". This means they fasten the drywall sheets with a 1/2" gap above the floor. So you can remove the decorative baseboard molding and route cable from the old location to the new location, then reattach the molding. You can also use a utility knife to widen that gap and still be able to cover it with the baseboard.

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2026 7:59 pm
by Rabidraider
Cruisin with Tooz wrote: Wed Aug 12, 2026 4:46 pm If you still want to route your coax to that wall in the center of your house you can try this if the existing coax receptacle is reasonably close to the wall without the receptacle. Drywall sheets are 4'x8'. The wall is going to be constructed with studs that 92 & 5/8" and 1 lower plate (2x4) and two upper plates(both 2x4's) for a total wall height of 97 &1/8". This means they fasten the drywall sheets with a 1/2" gap above the floor. So you can remove the decorative baseboard molding and route cable from the old location to the new location, then reattach the molding. You can also use a utility knife to widen that gap and still be able to cover it with the baseboard.
My house is on pilings because its on the water and the second floor ( where the TV is located) is insulated over the 1st level and is over a 1 ft thick. Its really a cluster type of situation.

I ordered the vsee box and it should give me everything and more.

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2026 4:12 pm
by raider_kin
Rabidraider wrote: Wed Aug 12, 2026 7:59 pm My house is on pilings because its on the water
You live in Thailand?

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2026 4:24 pm
by mstrbass2000
raider_kin wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2026 4:12 pm You live in Thailand?
thailand is still a pretty awesome place to live for an american, seafood is so fresh and delicious and cost of living is still very low

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2026 8:13 pm
by Rabidraider
raider_kin wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2026 4:12 pm You live in Thailand?
On a clear day you can see Atlantic City.

Image

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2026 10:13 am
by Rabidraider
Finally got the Vsee box and set it up on the guest network with a VPN and so far its working well.

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2026 4:34 pm
by mstrbass2000
Rabidraider wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2026 10:13 am Finally got the Vsee box and set it up on the guest network with a VPN and so far its working well.
give a full review of the box and its features

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2026 6:58 am
by Rabidraider
mstrbass2000 wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2026 4:34 pm give a full review of the box and its features
This review will do better that I would:

Mine in the Vsee 6 plus. Top model right now.
Its up front cost is about $350 but that's it.
Easy to setup, but I recommend a guest network and a VPN
For me certain channels gave me some slow buffering, but 95% have been fast. Still playing around with it.
If I get 2 months or a full regular NFL season its worth it. Mine even came with a NFL game app built in....


Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2026 1:18 pm
by Cruisin with Tooz
Rabidraider wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2026 8:13 pm On a clear day you can see Atlantic City.

Image
Is that Brigantine or Beach Haven?

Re: I finally cut the cable, questions...

Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2026 1:27 pm
by Cruisin with Tooz
mstrbass2000 wrote: Sun Aug 16, 2026 4:24 pm thailand is still a pretty awesome place to live for an american, seafood is so fresh and delicious and cost of living is still very low
Yes, Ive heard the fish is very fresh!!

Image